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Elderly man loses €400 in broad daylight distraction theft at Aldi parking lot

A simple request to swap coins turned into a €400 loss for one senior. Authorities reveal how this bold daylight theft unfolded—and why it could happen again.

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2026 May 13 . 6:06 AM

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The image shows a man standing in the middle of a parking lot next to a red car. He is wearing a... — The image shows a man standing in the middle of a parking lot next to a red car. He is wearing a white shirt and black pants, and there are several other vehicles parked in the lot. The parking lot is surrounded by trees in various shades of green, and the sky is a bright blue.

Elderly man loses €400 in broad daylight distraction theft at Aldi parking lot

A 73-year-old man from Witzenhausen fell victim to a distraction theft in broad daylight. The incident took place on August 1, 2025, in the Aldi car park just before 1 p.m. Police are now warning locals about the scam used in the crime. The victim was approached by an unknown man while in the supermarket parking lot. The suspect, described as around 40–45 years old, stocky, and roughly 180 cm tall, spoke German with a noticeable foreign accent. He wore a green sweater and brown-grey trousers.

The stranger asked the elderly man to exchange a two-euro coin. During the interaction, he managed to steal around €400 in cash from the victim’s wallet. Authorities have noted that similar thefts using the same 'two-euro exchange scam' have been reported in the area recently. Police are now sharing prevention advice to help residents avoid falling for the trick. They urge shoppers to stay alert when handling money in public places.

The suspect remains at large, with no arrests made so far. Investigators continue to gather information on the case. Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activity linked to the scam immediately.